Blanks, handles, and packaging boxes

Abstract

To provide a handle that can be attached to a beverage container even when condensation or dampness is present. [Solution] A blank for assembling a handle to be attached to the mounting surface of a beverage container where condensation or moisture has occurred comprises a gripping portion which becomes the gripping structure of the assembled handle, a support portion which is continuous with the gripping portion and becomes the support structure of the assembled handle, and an adhesive portion which is continuous with the support portion and has an adhesive area to which an adhesive material to be attached to the mounting surface is applied.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a blank for assembling a handle to be attached to a beverage container, a handle to be attached to a beverage container, and a packaging box having the blank.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a beverage can provided with a handle on the side surface of the can body. By providing such a handle on the beverage can, a user can hold the handle and drink the beverage. Therefore, compared with the case where the user directly holds the beverage can by hand, the user can drink the beverage without the body temperature being transmitted to the contents of the beverage can and warming it, or the temperature of the contents being transmitted to the hand and feeling hot. Patent Document 2 describes a simple handle fixed to a can containing beer. This simple handle has a vertically long handle formed in a curved shape. Further, a downward concave portion is formed at the upper end of the vertically long handle, and an upward concave portion is formed at the lower end of the vertically long handle. Then, the vertically long handle is fixed so as to sandwich the upper convex edge and the lower convex edge of the can by the downward concave portion and the upward concave portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The handle described in Patent Document 1 is pre-attached to the side of the beverage can. Therefore, in order to provide users with handles for beverage cans, it is necessary to manufacture beverage cans with handles already attached. Thus, it is conceivable to attach a handle to a beverage container that does not have one just before consumption. In this case, Patent Document 2 describes a handle that can be attached and detached by engaging with the upper and lower convex edges of the can. However, although this handle is stable, a problem is that it is necessary to prepare a handle that matches the height or diameter size of the beverage can. To solve this problem, it is desirable that the handle can be attached to any desired position on the beverage container. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A blank according to one embodiment is a blank for assembling a handle to be attached to the mounting surface of a beverage container where condensation or wetness has occurred, The gripping portion which forms the gripping structure of the assembled handle, A support portion that is continuous with the gripping portion and forms a support structure for the assembled handle, The device comprises an adhesive portion that is continuous with the support portion and has an adhesive area to which an adhesive material to be attached to the mounting surface is applied.

[0006] Another embodiment of a packaging box is a packaging box that houses multiple beverage containers and has a blank for assembling a handle that is attached to the mounting surface of the beverage containers where condensation or dampness occurs, The aforementioned Blank is It is separated from the other parts by a cutting line. The gripping portion which forms the gripping structure of the assembled handle, A support portion that is continuous with the gripping portion and forms a support structure for the assembled handle, The device comprises an adhesive portion that is continuous with the support portion and has an adhesive area to which an adhesive material to be attached to the mounting surface is applied. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a handle assembled from a blank according to the first embodiment attached to a beverage container. [Figure 2] This is an unfolded view of the blank according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is an explanatory diagram showing the assembled state of the blank according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which a handle assembled from a blank according to the first embodiment is attached to a beverage container. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing a packaging box provided with a blank according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing a handle assembled from a blank according to the second embodiment attached to a beverage container. [Figure 7] This is an unfolded view of the blank according to the second embodiment. [Figure 8] This is an explanatory diagram showing the assembled state of the blank according to the second embodiment. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view showing a packaging box with a blank space provided for the first modification. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view showing a handle according to one embodiment of the second modified example. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view showing a handle relating to another form of the second modified example. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative positions of components described in the following embodiments can be arbitrarily set and modified according to the configuration of the apparatus or method to which the present invention is applied, or according to various conditions. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments specifically described below.

[0009] Furthermore, in this specification, the front and back of the blank are based on the front and back of the handle assembled from the blank. That is, the front surface of the blank is the side that faces outwards when the blank is assembled as a handle.

[0010] [First Embodiment] Referring to Figure 1, an overview of a handle 100A assembled from a blank 100 shown in Figure 2, which is a blank 100 according to the first embodiment, will be described. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a handle 100A assembled from a blank 100 attached to a beverage can C, which is an example of a beverage container. The handle 100A is made by assembling a sheet-like blank 100 shown in Figure 2. The user can drink the beverage from the beverage container by gripping the handle 100A after attaching the assembled handle 100A to the mounting surface M of the beverage container.

[0011] As shown in Figure 1, the assembled handle 100A comprises a gripping structure consisting of a gripping portion 10, a support structure consisting of a support portion 20, and an adhesive portion 30. The gripping portion 10 of the blank 100 becomes the gripping structure of the assembled handle 100A, and the gripping structure is gripped by a human hand. The support portion 20 of the blank 100 is continuous with the gripping portion 10 and becomes the support structure of the assembled handle 100A. The support structure also supports the gripping structure when the handle 100A is attached to the beverage can C. Furthermore, the adhesive portion 30 is continuous with the support portion 20. Adhesive material is attached to the adhesive portion 30 so that it can be attached to the mounting surface M of the beverage can C.

[0012] Here, the beverage container to which the handle 100A is attached is, for example, a disposable beverage can C made of aluminum or steel. In such a beverage can C, when the filled beverage is cold, dew may form on the surface of the beverage can C by coming into contact with the outside air. Therefore, the handle 100A is attached to the attachment surface M of the beverage can C by an adhesive material that exhibits good adhesiveness to the dew-forming surface or the wet surface. Thereby, even when dew or wetness may occur on the beverage container immediately before drinking, the handle can be attached. Alternatively, the beverage container to which the handle 100A is attached may be a barrel, a plastic bottle, a paper container (such as a carton can or a paper pack), a pouch container, or a bottle, etc. In the following, an example in which the beverage container is the beverage can C will be mainly described.

[0013] The attachment position of the handle 100A on the attachment surface M of the beverage can C is not particularly limited. However, it is desirable to attach the handle 100A at a position where it is easy for the user to drink the beverage from the drinking mouth while holding it. For example, when the beverage can C is a stay-on-tab type can having a pull tab, it is desirable that the handle 100A be attached such that the angle formed by the direction from the central axis of the beverage can C toward the drinking mouth and the direction from the central axis toward the gripping portion 10 is a desired angle. For example, the desired angle is 80 degrees or more and 110 degrees or less, preferably approximately 90 degrees. Also, the beverage can C may be marked with a guide for the position or area where the handle 100A is to be attached.

[0014] Alternatively, the handle 100A may be attached to a beverage can having a full-open end that forms an opening over the entire top surface of the container (i.e., a full-open can). In the case of a stay-on tab type can, there are restrictions on the attachment position due to ease of drinking. On the other hand, in the case of a full-open can, the attachment position of the handle 100A on the beverage can C is not limited, and alignment of the attachment position can be omitted. As an example, a full-open can is a metal container configured such that an area of 30% or more of the top surface of the container is opened when opened. Further, the opening area of the full-open can is preferably 40% or more, more preferably 50% or more, still more preferably 80% or more of the area of the top surface of the container.

[0015] By attaching the handle 100A to the beverage can C, a hole OP through which the user's finger can pass is formed between the gripping portion 10 and the supporting portion 20 and the attachment surface M of the beverage can C. The user grips the handle 100A by passing a finger through the hole OP and gripping the gripping portion 10. Thereby, the user can drink the beverage without directly gripping the beverage can C.

[0016] The gripping portion 10 is provided with a flap 12 that is mountain-folded toward the inner side of the handle 100A. By providing the flap 12 on the gripping portion 10, the handle 100A can be made easier to hold. That is, when the flap 12 is provided, the flap 12 contacts the user's finger, so the contact area between the finger and the handle 100A becomes wider. As a result, it becomes difficult for the finger to slip with respect to the gripping portion 10, and the handle can be made easier to hold. Also, since the contact area becomes wider, it is possible to suppress the gripping portion 10 from digging into the finger and giving the user an uncomfortable feeling. Further, by providing the flap 12, the strength of the gripping portion 10 can be increased, and the gripping portion 10 can be prevented from bending.

[0017] [Blank] Next, the blank 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2 is an unfolded view of the blank 100 as seen from the surface side, before the handle 100A is assembled. In Figure 2, solid lines represent the outline of the blank 100. Also, dashed lines represent mountain folds, which are an example of fold lines, and dashed lines represent valley folds, which are another example of fold lines. However, within the scope of functioning as the handle 100A, the type of fold line may be changed from one to the other between mountain folds and valley folds. In the following description, it is also possible to change the type of fold line from one to the other between mountain folds and valley folds.

[0018] The blank 100 is used to assemble a handle 100A that is attached to the mounting surface M of a beverage container where condensation or moisture is occurring. For example, the blank 100 is formed from a sheet material containing paper or resin. For example, the blank 100 is formed from paper such as cardboard, corrugated cardboard, or thick paper. It is also preferable that the blank 100 is water-resistant. For example, the blank 100 may be made of paper coated with a water-resistant paint. Alternatively, the blank 100 may be made of paper impregnated with a water-resistant paint or resin. This prevents the blank 100 from softening due to condensation or moisture occurring on the beverage container. Therefore, a highly durable and easy-to-use handle 100A can be provided. For example, the blank 100 is provided to the user in a packaging box that stores multiple beverage containers, partitioned via perforations.

[0019] Alternatively, the blank 100 may be formed from a sheet material made of a resin such as polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, polylactic acid, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, or rubber. The blank 100 may also be formed from a thin sheet of rubber, a thin sheet made of a metal such as aluminum, copper, or stainless steel, or a plant-based sheet material including wood or bamboo. Alternatively, the blank 100 may be formed from a laminated sheet made by stacking sheet materials.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2, the blank 100 comprises a gripping portion 10 and a support portion 20. The support portion 20 extends laterally continuously from at least one of the two edges 11, a first edge 11a and a second edge 11b, which are the two edges 11 that extend laterally and intersect the vertical direction of the gripping portion 10. In the following description, the first edge 11a and the second edge 11b may be collectively referred to as the two edges 11. In Figure 2, the first edge 11a and the second edge 11b are shown by thick dashed lines, but these are hypothetical lines for illustrative purposes and not fold lines. That is, the two edges 11 simply indicate the boundary between the gripping portion 10 and the support portion 20. However, the two edges 11 may also indicate the boundary between the gripping portion 10 and the support portion 20 by fold lines.

[0021] The support portion 20 has a first support portion 21 and a second support portion 22. The blank 100 also has a first adhesive portion 30a and a second adhesive portion 30b as adhesive portions 30 that are continuous with the first support portion 21. Similarly, the blank 100 has a third adhesive portion 30c and a fourth adhesive portion 30d as adhesive portions 30 that are continuous with the second support portion 22. As a result, the blank 100 has an H-shape in plan view. In the following description, the first support portion 21 and the second support portion 22 may be collectively referred to simply as the support portion 20. Also, the first adhesive portion 30a, the second adhesive portion 30b, the third adhesive portion 30c, and the fourth adhesive portion 30d may be collectively referred to simply as the adhesive portion 30.

[0022] Furthermore, the blank 100 has fold lines. For example, the fold lines are formed by creasing one side of the blank 100. Alternatively, the fold lines may be formed by arranging creasing lines and cutting lines alternately in a continuous pattern. The blank 100 also has a central mountain fold line 60 that extends in the longitudinal direction of the gripping portion 10 and crosses the gripping portion 10 and the support portion 20. The central mountain fold line 60 passes through the lateral center of the gripping portion 10. Alternatively, fold lines corresponding to the central mountain fold line 60 may be formed to cross any lateral position of the gripping portion 10. Furthermore, multiple fold lines corresponding to the central mountain fold line 60 may be formed.

[0023] In addition to the central mountain fold line 60, the blank 100 has the following fold lines: the first flap mountain fold line 13a and the second flap mountain fold line 13b, and the first adhesive valley fold line 31a, the second adhesive valley fold line 31b, the third adhesive valley fold line 31c, and the fourth adhesive valley fold line 31d. In the following description, the first flap mountain fold line 13a and the second flap mountain fold line 13b may be collectively referred to simply as the flap mountain fold line 13. Also, the first adhesive valley fold line 31a, the second adhesive valley fold line 31b, the third adhesive valley fold line 31c, and the fourth adhesive valley fold line 31d may be collectively referred to simply as the adhesive valley fold line 31.

[0024] Furthermore, the formation of the central mountain fold line 60 ensures the strength of the gripping structure, which consists of the gripping portion 10 that is folded along the central mountain fold line 60. Therefore, even if the flap 12 is omitted, the strength of the gripping structure of the handle 100A can be ensured. For this reason, the flap 12 may be omitted. By omitting the flap 12, the structure of the handle 100A can be made simpler.

[0025] The gripping portion 10 has a rectangular shape and is located in the center of the blank 100. The vertical length of the gripping portion 10 is long enough for a person to grasp it with their hand. For example, the vertical length of the gripping portion 10 is long enough for a person to grip it with their second finger (i.e., index finger) to fifth finger (i.e., little finger). This allows the user to grip the beverage container with the handle 100A attached like a beer mug. However, the vertical length of the gripping portion 10 can be arbitrarily set according to the size or weight of the beverage container to which the handle 100A is attached.

[0026] Furthermore, the blank 100 has a pair of flaps 12 that protrude laterally from the main body of the gripping portion 10, namely a first flap 12a and a second flap 12b. The first flap 12a and the second flap 12b are continuous with the main body of the gripping portion 10 via the first flap fold line 13a and the second flap fold line 13b, respectively. The vertical length of each flap 12 is the same as the vertical length of the gripping portion 10. However, the vertical length of each flap 12 can be set arbitrarily. Alternatively, only one of the first flap 12a and the second flap 12b may be provided.

[0027] The support portion 20 extends laterally in a band shape, continuous with the laterally extending edges 11 of the gripping portion 10. That is, the blank 100 in the first embodiment has a first support portion 21 continuous with the first edge 11a and a second support portion 22 continuous with the second edge 11b.

[0028] Each adhesive portion 30 has a rectangular shape and protrudes from each of the two ends 23 of the support portion 20. The first adhesive portion 30a and the second adhesive portion 30b protrude from the two ends 23 in the lateral direction of the first support portion 21. The third adhesive portion 30c and the fourth adhesive portion 30d protrude from the two ends 23 in the lateral direction of the second support portion 22. In other words, the blank 100 has a total of four adhesive portions 30. Alternatively, each adhesive portion 30 may protrude from the two ends 23 in the vertical direction of the support portion 20. The adhesive portions 30 may also have other shapes such as semicircles or polygons such as triangles. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, on the back surface of the blank 100, the adhesive portions 30 are provided with adhesive areas 32 to which adhesive material to be attached to the mounting surface M is applied. Furthermore, the application area 32 is a virtual area for applying adhesive material and does not need to be explicitly demarcated from other areas by lines or coloring.

[0029] Furthermore, an adhesive fold line 31 is provided between the adhesive portion 30 and the support portion 20. Specifically, the blank 100 has a first adhesive fold line 31a between the first support portion 21 and the first adhesive portion 30a. Similarly, a second adhesive fold line 31b is provided between the first support portion 21 and the second adhesive portion 30b. In addition, a third adhesive fold line 31c and a fourth adhesive fold line 31d are provided between the second support portion 22 and the third adhesive portion 30c and the fourth adhesive portion 30d, respectively. The adhesive fold line 31 is a fold line for adjusting the angle of the adhesive portion 30 so that the adhesive portion 30 and the mounting surface M of the beverage can C face each other when the handle 100A is assembled. Therefore, if such angle adjustment is not necessary, the adhesive fold line 31 may be omitted.

[0030] [Adhesive material] Next, the adhesive applied to the attachment area 32 of the blank 100 will be described. The adhesive applied to the attachment area 32 is a known adhesive that exhibits good adhesion to surfaces where condensation or moisture occurs (hereinafter referred to as "condensed surfaces"). This makes it possible to attach the handle 100A even to the mounting surface M of a beverage container where condensation or moisture occurs. As an adhesive that exhibits good adhesion to such condensed surfaces, for example, the aqueous emulsion type adhesive described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-173707 is known.

[0031] Furthermore, the adhesive applied to the application area 32 may have re-peelability. For this purpose, a known adhesive that has re-peelability in addition to good adhesion to the condensation surface may be used. This makes it easier to remove the handle 100A from the beverage can C. Therefore, even if the beverage can C and the handle 100A are made of different materials, they can be easily separated and disposed of. As adhesives used in such adhesives, for example, the adhesive described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-011385 or the adhesive described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-263055 are known.

[0032] As an example, as shown in Figure 4, the adhesive material is provided as an adhesive sheet 50 including a base material, adhesive surfaces 51 provided on both sides of the base material, and release paper 52 attached to each adhesive surface 51. The adhesive sheet 50 has an appropriate size and dimensions depending on the application area 32. For example, as shown in Figure 3, the adhesive sheet 50 is the same size and shape as the application area 30 and has a notch. By providing a notch in the adhesive sheet 50, in addition to the application area 32 to which the adhesive sheet 50 is attached, other areas of the application area 30 to which the adhesive sheet 50 is not attached can be provided. This makes it easier to remove the handle 100A from the beverage can C by pulling on the other areas. Therefore, when disposing of an empty beverage can C, even if the beverage can C and the handle 100A are made of different materials, it becomes easier to separate and dispose of them.

[0033] Furthermore, the adhesive sheet 50 is provided to the user along with the blank 100 with the release paper 52 attached to the adhesive surface 51. Therefore, when the user attaches the handle 100A to the beverage can C, as shown in Figure 4, the user peels off the release paper 52 attached to one adhesive surface 51 of the adhesive sheet 50 and attaches the adhesive sheet 50 to the attachment area 32. Then, the user peels off the release paper 52 attached to the other adhesive surface 51 of the adhesive sheet 50 and attaches the handle 100A to the attachment surface M of the beverage can C. Alternatively, the blank 100 may be provided with the adhesive sheet 50 already attached to the attachment area 32.

[0034] [Assembly of the blank and attachment of the handle] Next, the assembly method of the blank 100 and the attachment method of the handle 100A will be explained with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of assembling the handle 100A from the blank 100, as seen from the back side of the blank 100. Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of attaching the handle 100A assembled from the blank 100 to the beverage can C.

[0035] As shown in Figure 3, the handle 100A is assembled by attaching an adhesive sheet 50 to the attachment area 32 and folding the blank 100 along each fold line. Specifically, first, the adhesive sheet 50 is attached to the attachment area 32 provided in each attachment part 30. Next, the blank 100 is folded along the central mountain fold line 60 so that the right half of the blank 100, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 3, faces the left half of the blank 100.

[0036] Next, the first flap 12a is folded inward along the first flap mountain fold line 13a of the folded blank 100. Then, the first adhesive portion 30a and the third adhesive portion 30c are folded along the first adhesive valley fold line 31a and the third adhesive valley fold line 31c. Similarly, on the left half of the blank 100 in Figure 3, the second flap 12b is folded along the second flap mountain fold line 13b. Also, the second adhesive portion 30b and the fourth adhesive portion 30d are folded along the second adhesive valley fold line 31b and the fourth adhesive valley fold line 31d. This completes the assembly of the handle 100A. Note that the above assembly procedure is merely an example, and the order in which each fold is performed is arbitrary. Furthermore, if it is possible to attach the handle 100A to the beverage container without folding the adhesive portion 30, the folding of the adhesive portion 30 may be omitted. Furthermore, the adhesive sheet 50 may be attached to the attachment area 32 after the handle 100A has been assembled.

[0037] As shown in Figure 4, when attaching the assembled handle 100A to the beverage can C, first, the release paper 52 is peeled off the adhesive sheet 50 attached to the attachment area 32. Then, the adhesive surface 51 of the adhesive sheet 50 is pressed against the attachment surface M of the beverage can C. As a result, the attachment portion 30 adheres to the attachment surface M of the beverage can C via the adhesive sheet 50. The handle 100A can be attached to the beverage can C in this way.

[0038] [Form of providing blanks] Next, an example of how the blank 100 can be provided will be described with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a multipack 70 in which the blank 100 is provided. The multipack 70 is an example of a packaging box for storing multiple beverage containers. The multipack 70 is a packaging box formed in the shape of a cylindrical box, having a top plate, a bottom plate, and a pair of side plates, and can carry multiple beverage cans C together.

[0039] In the example shown in Figure 5, the blank 100 is separated from the rest of the multipack 70 via a perforation line 71. Having the blank 100 in this way allows for efficient use of the multipack 70. That is, a portion of the multipack 70 from which the stored beverage can C has been removed can be reused as a handle 100A. Alternatively, the blank 100 may be provided in a dedicated sheet for creating the handle 100A, separated from the rest of the sheet via a perforation line. In this case, the sheet with the blank 100 may be provided as an accessory to the beverage can C.

[0040] As shown in Figure 5, the blank 100 is separated from the rest of the side panel of the multipack 70 via a cut line 71. By providing the blank 100 on the side panel of the multipack 70 in this way, the side panel of the multipack 70 can be used efficiently. Furthermore, the multipack 70 is made of cardboard with sufficient strength to carry multiple beverage cans C together. Therefore, the multipack 70 is suitable as a material for forming the handle 100A. The blank 100 is provided on each of the pair of side panels.

[0041] Furthermore, the adhesive sheets 50 are provided together with the multipack 70, with the number of adhesive sheets 50 necessary to attach the handle 100A to the beverage container sealed in a bag. For example, in the first embodiment, four adhesive sheets 50 are used for one beverage can C. Therefore, if the multipack 70 contains six beverage cans C, a bag containing twenty-four adhesive sheets 50 is provided together with the multipack 70. For example, the bag containing the adhesive sheets 50 is provided attached to the multipack 70 by known means.

[0042] According to the blank 100 of the first embodiment described above, a handle 100A can be provided that can be attached to a desired position and can also be attached to beverage containers that are condensed or wet. Furthermore, the handle 100A can be attached to various beverage containers. That is, since the handle 100A is attached to the mounting surface M of the beverage container by an adhesive, it can be attached to various beverage containers of different sizes and shapes. In addition, since the handle 100A can be provided in the form of a blank 100, it does not take up much space during distribution and storage, and distribution costs can be reduced.

[0043] Furthermore, the handle 100A can be easily removed from the beverage container. Therefore, even if the handle 100A is attached to a beverage container made of a different material, both can be disposed of separately. Also, if sufficient adhesive strength remains after removal from the beverage container, the handle 100A can be reused on another beverage container.

[0044] [Second Embodiment] Next, with reference to Figures 6 to 8, the blank 200 and the handle 200A assembled from the blank 200 according to the second embodiment will be described. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the handle 200A assembled from the blank 200 attached to a beverage can C, which is an example of a beverage container. Note that components identical to those in the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals as those used in the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions will be omitted. Unless otherwise specified, components with the same reference numerals perform substantially the same operation and function, and their effects are substantially the same.

[0045] The blank 200 in the second embodiment differs from that in the first embodiment in that a gap S is formed so that the lower part of the handle 200A is open. Furthermore, the support portion 220 is continuous with the first edge portion 211a, which is one edge of the gripping portion 210. The blank 200 in the second embodiment also differs from that in the first embodiment in that it has a reinforcing portion 224 that is continuous with the support portion 220.

[0046] The handle 200A shown in Figure 6 is created by assembling the sheet-like blank 200 shown in Figure 7. The user can then attach the assembled handle 200A to the mounting surface M of the beverage can C, allowing them to grasp the handle 200A and drink from the beverage can C.

[0047] As shown in Figure 6, the assembled handle 200A comprises a gripping structure consisting of a gripping portion 210, a support structure consisting of a support portion 220, and an adhesive portion 230. The gripping portion 210 of the blank 200 becomes the gripping structure of the assembled handle 200A. A flap 212 is also provided on the gripping portion 210. The support portion 220 of the blank 200 is continuous with the gripping portion 210 and becomes the support structure of the assembled handle 200A. Furthermore, the adhesive portion 230 is continuous with the support portion 220. Adhesive material is attached to the adhesive portion 230 so that it can be attached to the mounting surface M of the beverage can C via an adhesive material.

[0048] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the support portion 220 is provided on the upper part of the handle 200A in Figure 6. That is, the handle 200A has an inverted L-shaped cantilever structure. When the handle 200A is attached to the beverage can C, a gap S is formed between the gripping portion 210 and the support portion 220 and the mounting surface M of the beverage can C through which the user's fingers can pass. The user can drink the beverage without directly gripping the beverage can C by passing their fingers through the gap S and gripping the gripping portion 210.

[0049] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, the handle 200A is equipped with a reinforcing portion 224 that is continuous with the support portion 220. The reinforcing portion 224 extends from below the support portion 220 in Figure 6 and is folded inward toward the handle 200A. By providing the reinforcing portion 224, the support portion 220 is prevented from bending and the support structure is reinforced. In addition, the user can support the handle by contacting the reinforcing portion 224 with their fingers. Therefore, the force acting on the gripping portion 210 when gripping the handle 200A can be distributed between the gripping portion 210 and the support portion 220.

[0050] [blank] Next, the blank 200 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 7. Figure 7 is an unfolded view of the blank 200 as seen from the surface side. In Figure 7, solid lines represent the outline of the blank 200. Also, dashed lines represent mountain folds, which are an example of fold lines, and dashed lines represent valley folds, which are another example of fold lines. However, within the range where it functions as a handle 200A, the type of fold line may be changed from one of the mountain folds to the other. In the following description as well, it is possible to change the type of fold line from one of the mountain folds to the other.

[0051] The blank 200 is formed from a sheet material containing paper or resin. For example, the blank 200 is provided to the user in a packaging box for storing multiple beverage containers, partitioned via perforations.

[0052] The blank 200 comprises a gripping portion 210 and a support portion 220. The support portion 220 extends laterally from the first edge 211a and the second edge 211b, which are the two laterally extending edges 211a and intersect the vertical direction of the gripping portion 210. The blank 200 also has an adhesive portion 230 continuous with the support portion 220, consisting of a first adhesive portion 230a and a second adhesive portion 230b. Furthermore, the blank 200 has a first reinforcing portion 224a and a second reinforcing portion 224b continuous with the support portion 220. As a result, the blank 200 has a T-shape in plan view. In the following description, the first reinforcing portion 224a and the second reinforcing portion 224b may be collectively referred to simply as the reinforcing portion 224.

[0053] Furthermore, the blank 200 has fold lines. The blank 200 has a central mountain fold line 260 that extends in the vertical direction and crosses the gripping portion 210 and the support portion 220. The central mountain fold line 260 passes through the lateral center of the gripping portion 210. In addition to the central mountain fold line 260, the blank 200 also has a first flap mountain fold line 213a and a second flap mountain fold line 213b, a first adhesive valley fold line 231a and a second adhesive valley fold line 231b, a first reinforcing mountain fold line 225a and a second reinforcing mountain fold line 225b as fold lines. In the following description, the first reinforcing mountain fold line 225a and the second reinforcing mountain fold line 225b may be collectively referred to simply as the reinforcing mountain fold line 225.

[0054] The first flap 212a and the second flap 212b are continuous with the main body of the gripping portion 210 via the first flap mountain fold line 213a and the second flap mountain fold line 213b, respectively. The first adhesive portion 230a and the second adhesive portion 230b are continuous with the support portion 220 via the first adhesive valley fold line 231a and the second adhesive valley fold line 231b, respectively. The first reinforcing portion 224a and the second reinforcing portion 224b are continuous with the support portion 220 via the first reinforcing mountain fold line 225a and the second reinforcing mountain fold line 225b, respectively.

[0055] The gripping portion 210 has a rectangular shape and is located in the center of the blank 200. A pair of flaps 212, a first flap 212a and a second flap 212b, extend laterally from the main body of the gripping portion 210. Note that either or both of the first flap 212a and the second flap 212b may be omitted.

[0056] The support portion 220 extends laterally in a band shape, continuous with the first edge portion 211a of the gripping portion 210, which extends laterally. That is, in the second embodiment, the gripping portion 210 of the blank 200 has a free end on the side of the second edge portion 211b. Note that the thick dashed line showing the first edge portion 211a in Figure 7 is a hypothetical line for illustrative purposes and is not a fold line.

[0057] Furthermore, a pair of reinforcing portions 224, a first reinforcing portion 224a and a second reinforcing portion 224b, extend downward from the support portion 220 in Figure 7. The first reinforcing portion 224a and the second reinforcing portion 224b are continuous with the support portion 220 via a first reinforcing fold line 225a and a second reinforcing fold line 225b, respectively. The first reinforcing portion 224a is separated from the gripping portion 210, the first flap 212a, and the first adhesive portion 230a by a cut line. The second reinforcing portion 224b is separated from the gripping portion 210, the second flap 212b, and the second adhesive portion 230b by a cut line.

[0058] Each adhesive portion 230 has a rectangular shape and protrudes from each of the two ends 223 of the support portion 220. That is, the blank 200 has a first adhesive portion 230a and a second adhesive portion 230b that protrude from both ends 223 in the lateral direction of the support portion 220. At least one of the first adhesive fold line 231a and the second adhesive fold line 231b may be omitted.

[0059] [Blank assembly] Next, the assembly method of the blank 200 will be explained with reference to Figure 8. Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of assembling the handle 200A from the blank 200, as viewed from the back side of the blank 200.

[0060] As shown in Figure 8, on the back surface of the blank 200, an adhesive area 232 is provided in the adhesive portion 230 to which an adhesive material is applied. A known adhesive material that exhibits good adhesion to condensation surfaces is applied to the adhesive area 232. As an example, an adhesive sheet 50 is applied to the adhesive area 232.

[0061] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the handle 200A is assembled by attaching an adhesive sheet 50 to the attachment area 232 and folding the blank 200 along each fold line. Specifically, first, the adhesive sheet 50 is attached to the attachment area 232 provided in each attachment part 230. Next, the blank 200 is folded along the central mountain fold line 260 so that the right half of the blank 200, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 8, faces the left half of the blank 200.

[0062] Next, the first flap 212a is folded inward along the first flap mountain fold line 213a towards the bent blank 200. Then, the first reinforcing portion 224a is folded inward towards the blank 200 along the first reinforcing mountain fold line 225a so that the angle between the support portion 220 and the first reinforcing portion 224a is right angle. Furthermore, the first adhesive portion 230a is folded along the first adhesive valley fold line 231a. Similarly, on the left half of the blank 200 in Figure 8, the second flap 212b is folded along the second flap mountain fold line 213b. Also, the second reinforcing portion 224b is folded along the second reinforcing mountain fold line 225b. Also, the second adhesive portion 230b is folded along the second adhesive valley fold line 231b. This completes the assembly of the handle 200A. Please note that the assembly procedure described above is merely one example, and the order in which you fold along each crease is arbitrary.

[0063] To attach the assembled handle 200A to the beverage can C, peel off the release paper 52 from the adhesive sheet 50 attached to the attachment area 232, and press the attachment portion 230 against the attachment surface M of the beverage can C. This allows the handle 200A to be attached to the beverage can C.

[0064] The blank 200 according to the second embodiment described above also provides the same effects as the blank 100 according to the first embodiment. For example, a handle 200A can be provided that can be attached to a desired position and can also be attached to beverage containers that have condensation or are wet. Furthermore, the handle 200A can be used on various beverage containers. In addition, since the handle 200A can be provided in the form of a blank 200, it does not take up much space during distribution and storage, and distribution costs can be reduced.

[0065] [First variation] In the first embodiment described above, the multipack 70 had one blank 100 on each side panel. However, each side panel of the multipack 70 may have multiple blanks 100. For example, as in the multipack 270 according to the first modified example shown in Figure 9, each side panel may have two blanks 200. As an example, in the multipack 270 of the first modified example, two blanks 200 are arranged symmetrically on the side panel and separated from the rest of the multipack by a cutting line 271. This allows for more efficient use of the side panels of the multipack 270.

[0066] [Second variation] Figures 10A and 10B are perspective views showing a beverage can C with a handle 300A attached according to one embodiment of the second modified example. Figures 11A and 11B are perspective views showing a beverage can C with a handle 300B attached according to another embodiment of the second modified example. In the second modified example, the handle 300A or handle 300B is formed three-dimensionally, which is different from the first embodiment. The portion from the gripping portion 310 to the adhesive portion 330 is a support portion that serves as a support structure for the handle 300A or handle 300B.

[0067] The handle 300A shown in Figure 10A is provided to the user in a three-dimensionally formed state. For example, the handle 300A is formed by injection molding or casting of a resin such as polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, polylactic acid, or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. As another example, the handle 300A may be formed from a metal such as aluminum, copper, or stainless steel, or from a plant material such as wood or bamboo.

[0068] The handle 300A has a gripping portion 310 that is grasped by a human hand and two attachment portions 330 to which adhesive material is attached. The user peels off the release paper from the adhesive material attached to the attachment portions 330. The user then attaches the adhesive side of the adhesive material to the mounting surface M of the beverage can C. In this way, the handle 300A is attached to the beverage can C. The attachment portions 330 may also be curved to match the curvature of the mounting surface M of the beverage can C. This allows the adhesive material attached to the attachment portions 330 to adhere tightly to the mounting surface M. Alternatively, the attachment portions 330 may be flexible. In this case, the user attaches the attachment portions 330 to the mounting surface M while curving them along the mounting surface M. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 10B, multiple handles 300A may be attached to a single beverage can C. In fact, three or more handles 300A may be attached to a single beverage can C. Furthermore, the shapes of the multiple handles 300A may be the same or they may be different from one another.

[0069] Furthermore, the gripping portion 310 may be attached to the beverage can C via a single adhesive portion 330. For example, the handle 300B shown in Figure 11A has an L-shaped cantilever structure that is attached to the beverage can C by a single adhesive portion 330. Also, as shown in Figure 11B, multiple handles 300B may be attached to a single beverage can C. In addition, three or more handles 300B may be attached to a single beverage can C. Furthermore, the shapes of the multiple handles 300B may be the same or may be different from one another.

[0070] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments described, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Inventions modified within the scope that does not contradict the present invention, and inventions equivalent to the present invention are also included in the present invention. Furthermore, each embodiment and each variation can be appropriately combined within the scope that does not contradict the present invention.

[0071] For example, instead of applying adhesive to the application area 32 and application area 232, an adhesive may be directly applied to the application area 32 and application area 232. As an example, such an adhesive is a liquid adhesive that exhibits good adhesion to condensation surfaces.

[0072] Some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows, but are not limited to the following:

[0073] (Note 1) A blank for assembling a handle to be attached to the mounting surface of a beverage container where condensation or moisture is present, The gripping portion which forms the gripping structure of the assembled handle, A support portion that is continuous with the gripping portion and forms a support structure for the assembled handle, A blank comprising a support portion and an adhesive portion having an adhesive area to which an adhesive material to be attached to the mounting surface is to be attached, which is continuous with the support portion.

[0074] (Note 2) The gripping portion further comprises a fold line extending in the vertical direction and crossing the gripping portion and the support portion, The support portion extends in the lateral direction continuously from at least one of the two lateral edges of the gripping portion that intersect the longitudinal direction, as described in Appendix 1.

[0075] (Note 3) The aforementioned adhesive portion is a blank as described in Appendix 1 or 2, protruding from each of the ends of the aforementioned support portion.

[0076] (Note 4) A blank as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 3, formed from a sheet material containing paper or resin.

[0077] (Note 5) The blank according to any one of the appendices 1 to 4, wherein the adhesive material is attached to the aforementioned attachment area.

[0078] (Note 6) The adhesive material is a blank as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 5, which is re-peelable.

[0079] (Note 7) The blank according to any one of the appendices 1 to 6, wherein the adhesive portion includes other areas in addition to the adhesive area where the adhesive material is not applied.

[0080] (Note 8) A handle assembled from the blanks described in any one of the appendices 1 to 7.

[0081] (Note 9) A packaging box having a blank for assembling a handle that is attached to the mounting surface of the beverage containers where condensation or dampness occurs, which stores multiple beverage containers The aforementioned Blank is It is separated from the other parts by a cutting line. The gripping portion which forms the gripping structure of the assembled handle, A support portion that is continuous with the gripping portion and forms a support structure for the assembled handle, A packaging box comprising a support portion and an adhesive portion having an adhesive area to which an adhesive material to be attached to the mounting surface is applied, which is continuous with the support portion.

[0082] (Note 10) A handle that is attached to the mounting surface of a beverage container, The gripping portion which forms the gripping structure of the handle, A support portion is continuous with the gripping portion and forms a support structure for the handle, A handle comprising a support portion and an adhesive portion to which an adhesive material is attached for attachment to the mounting surface. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0083] 100: Blank 100A: Handle 10: Gripping part 11: Both edges 20: Support part 23: Both ends 30: Attachment area 32: Application area 50: Adhesive sheet (adhesive material) 60: Chuoyama fold line (fold line) 70: Multipack (packaging box) 71: Cutting line 200: Blank 200A: Handle 210: Gripping part 211: Both edges 220: Support part 223: Both ends 230: Attachment area 232: Paste area 260: Chuoyama fold line (fold line) 270: Multi-pack (packaging box) 271: Cutting line C: Beverage can (beverage container) M: Mounting surface

Claims

1. A blank for assembling a handle to be attached to the mounting surface of a beverage container where condensation or moisture is present, The gripping portion which forms the gripping structure of the assembled handle, A support portion that is continuous with the gripping portion and forms a support structure for the assembled handle, A blank comprising a support portion and an adhesive portion having an adhesive area to which an adhesive material to be attached to the mounting surface is to be attached, which is continuous with the support portion.

2. The gripping portion further comprises a fold line extending in the vertical direction and crossing the gripping portion and the support portion, The blank according to claim 1, wherein the support portion extends in the lateral direction continuously from at least one of the two lateral edges of the gripping portion that intersect the longitudinal direction.

3. The blank according to claim 2, wherein the adhesive portion protrudes from each of the ends of the support portion.

4. A blank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, formed from a sheet material containing paper or resin.

5. The blank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the adhesive material is attached to the aforementioned attachment area.

6. The blank according to claim 1, wherein the adhesive material is re-peelable.

7. The blank according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the adhesive portion is provided with other areas in addition to the adhesive area where the adhesive material is not applied.

8. A handle assembled from the blanks described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

9. A packaging box having a blank for assembling a handle that is attached to the mounting surface of the beverage containers where condensation or dampness occurs, which stores multiple beverage containers The aforementioned Blank is It is separated from the other parts by a cutting line. The gripping portion which forms the gripping structure of the assembled handle, A support portion that is continuous with the gripping portion and forms a support structure for the assembled handle, A packaging box comprising a support portion and an adhesive portion having an adhesive area to which an adhesive material to be attached to the mounting surface is applied, which is continuous with the support portion.

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